Regarding the difficult and demanding situations that doctors reportedly experience in their workplace, it has been proven that their levels of work-related stress have a direct impact on their job satisfaction.

Specific factors such as financial difficulties, the threat of legal involvement for medical errors, and management issues can lead to both intense stress and job dissatisfaction.

More specifically, resident doctors who have proven to be one of the most vulnerable groups among the medical staff working in hospitals have been found to suffer from high levels of emotional strain and depression, and particularly exhibit reduced levels of job satisfaction.

Research findings confirm that sleep deprivation is one of the most significant stressors in the workplace for younger medical personnel, with important consequences for their performance and mental health.

Long working hours have been shown to be a cause of increased incidents of interpersonal conflicts among resident doctors.

Additionally, limited career advancement prospects present a constant problem for residents, creating particular stress concerning their planning for starting a family.

Other very important causes for young doctors include the ambiguous nature of their duties, lack of general benefits and resources, and lack of support from their superiors.